Chicat wrote:Lot of typing going on about a guy who wasn't worth a whole lot (according to some people who keeping furiously typing about him).
Apparently 2 posts must qualify as typing furiously. I have always been of the impression that you are partial to your "ultimate OKG". Hopefully you have come to terms with his departure.
I know he got the minions fired up with his social media bravado and grand proclamations. That usually goes over big in a testosteronefest.
It boils down to this for me: he had a loud bark & a soft bite, and I've been quite consistent in my view. That does not mean I am right, but it files directly in the face of any assertions that my reaction is the result of 'coping with despair' over his departure, he made the right career decision for Himself.
For the duration of his time with significant responsibilities for recruiting here, our recruiting has SUCKED. Talk a lot, deliver little. The Josh Partner model, for most of his career.
I do agree that Harbaugh is a damn good & smart coach... but I've seen plenty a smart guy make a dogshit hire. The "interview well & deliver nothing" model is very effective for self-promoters.
From the view of some, I expect Marty D is a super-salesman... he must be, because he sold his track record (or lack thereof) to an elite coach & program. I'd call that being full of shit,